What sort of volumes are you referring to as 'bulk'? You might be able to approach some sugar manufacturers - some of the manufacturers actually produce sugar syrup to your specs which you might be able to purchase in 1,000L IBC containers

look for discount stores that sell dented can, open bag type stuff. see if they have a call list that they'll put you on. i get some of my best deals that way. also stock up around holidays because it is often on sale for a very good price. watch unit prices. often the 5lb bags are cheaper than the 20lb bags.

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So, where did you get sugar for 26 cents per lb? The cheapest price I normally find is for 4 or 5 lb bags at the store. Last time I went I had sticker shock - Dominos sugar was $8.80 for a 10lb bag! Fortunately, fondant is still $31.15 for 50lb.

We try to buy directly from the source if possible (not always the case). Three of us split large quantity loads (I actually take the pauper's share...the other two have much larger operations). We can normally find it for $.28-.35. $.26 was a deal!

Scott

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It shouldn't affect the honey as their sugar syrup storage should have been completed by the time they start foraging in spring/summer. Furthermore, the super you add on would not have any sugar syrup storage and we shouldn't be feeding sugar syrup during high nectar flow. Other wise the honey would not be pure.